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Y Combinator interview decisions postponed to November 15

198 points by pg ↗ HN
We originally intended to invite people to YC interviews on November 13. But we pushed the application deadline back by 3 days because of Sandy, and it turns out there is just not that much slack in the system. We need more time to read applications, so we're going to push back our deadline too, to November 15.

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TheMakeA
Appreciate the heads up, thank you.
cryptoz
I would cross my fingers but then I wouldn't be able to code very well. Good luck everyone!
salimmadjd
Good luck to you too :)
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xackpot
yeah my code has started to have a variable ycRefresh too often.
[dead] uripom
Thanks for the heads up
uripom
Thanks for the heads up
salimmadjd
That was expected (given the deadline change) but the notice is highly appreciated. Like everyone else, we spent a lot of time going over the application and fine-tuning it. Personally speaking, we are glad you're taking a comparable time reviewing the application given Sandy and all.
ulfw
Good decision. Best of luck to everyone applying!
benwerd
Good luck, everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing the next generation of YC startups launch.
dominikb
Good luck everybody.

If you fail, don't worry, keep learning, iterating and hustling.

We failed last time, made some changes and then successfully raised from great early stage investors.

genystartup
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mcurry
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Robunta
Nice looking site... congrats
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vkhomutov
great job! great attitude! who did you raise from and how did failing at YC application help you? I've applied for this cycle. Waiting eagerly.
dominikb
We eventually raised from SV Angel, Floodgate, TechCrunch co-founder Keith Teare (Archimedes Labs) and others. We had enough offers to raise 1M, we took only 700K.

We didn't get much feedback during the interview; Paul, Robert and Trevor didn't give us a hard time, they actually liked the product. 10 minutes feels like a minute.

But the vision we pitched them was rough around the edges. We re-branded the product and changed market positioning completely right after.

viviantan
You're awesome, thank you for the encouragement!
annableker
This gives me hope. Since I submitted early and have made a lot of improvements since, I'm crossing my fingers that they'll either check out the app in its current state or we'll get another chance.

BTW, checked out M.Dot and PoweryBase. Good job dude.

omnisci
But my f5 key is almost worn out! :) This makes perfect sense, best of luck getting through the applications and thanks for postponing the applications for those effected by the hurricane.
swohns
Thanks for the notification and goodluck everyone!
c1sc0
Good luck everyone!

Fly. Wall. Me. Wishing to be one.

EGreg
Yeah, hopefully everyone on the east code made it through the hurricane and its aftermath okay! It really gave me a perspective on communities helping each other in the local area, even when the government doesn't come in right away. I'm hoping next time around, we'll be able to have tools that enable people to come together and organize more easily. It makes me feel sorry we've taken this long to launch our stuff. Could have used it.

But more than that, of course, I'd rather there not be a next time.

goversus
I love that "east code" lapsus! Keep coding and good luck to everyone!
Felix21
If the interview also gets pushed back, then that's 3 more days to work on our product... assuming we get in that is.

Good Luck Everyone

jlteran
Thanks for notifying us, but I'm not sure I can take three more days of suspense waiting to find out! Best of luck to all those who applied!
vkhomutov
Thanks for the heads up. I think everyone is waiting impatiently to hear back from you guys. Good call on extending the deadline too.

One question though: I have been checking this site every day for any potential questions from YC regarding my product / startup, just by scanning the "new" and "ask" sections for anything that may be related.

Is there a simpler way to spot if there was a question directed at me?

Thanks!

sarneill1
I wondered this too, and was worried I'd miss questions. I poked around though and found this on quora: http://b.qr.ae/UDFIqn

Apparently questions are not super common.

bhousel
I remember a few years ago they asked me a question about my application. It was pretty easy to spot. If I remember, the topcolor changed and there was a new menu option that took me to the question (it basically looked like any other story on HN, except only me and pg were commenting).

Now I kind of wish I took a screenshot.

replayzero
I read a post about this on quora, it's actually very rare that they will ask questions. It's the exception rather than the rule.
[dead] cuadraman
how many applications did you receive?
viviantan
Any applicants (past, present, future) interested in having an informal meetup this weekend? Whether we get good news or bad news on the 15th, getting together would be a great morale boost and it'll be fun to meet everyone! I happen to be in Silicon Valley, but I'll be there in spirit for fellow applicants everywhere else :)

Contact info's in the profile. Good luck to everyone!

GokulA
I am game.

Cheers! Gokul SolutioNXT Inc 408-477-4102(c)

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cinquemb
This sounds awesome, NYC anyone?
kmack
Thanks for update!
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tarzan
Thanks for this added transparency! Good luck to all my fellow applicants...I am also down for the meetup!
roryreiff
Thanks for the heads up. Like everyone here, we our excited to hear your decisions! Looks like we need to be a bit more patient with this one.